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This Week in News: Wildfires, Moon Crashes, and a Million Covid Toll
current-events18 days ago

This Week in News: Wildfires, Moon Crashes, and a Million Covid Toll

CNN’s 5 Things Weekly News Quiz recaps a week of major headlines: a brutal wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest, the FDA’s approval of the first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50+, Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, concerns about dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles, and a SpaceX rocket crash into the Moon. The week also covers Covid-19’s toll surpassing a million deaths in the U.S., Chipotle recalling jalapeños over a salmonella outbreak, a major eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano, Ariana Grande taking a break from the spotlight, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day posting a near-record North American box-office opening.

Government Shutdown Causes Nationwide Flight Delays and Cancellations
current-events10 months ago

Government Shutdown Causes Nationwide Flight Delays and Cancellations

The ongoing government shutdown affects air traffic control staffing and delays, while James Comey faces arraignment on charges related to his congressional testimony. Meanwhile, the CDC updates COVID vaccine guidelines, requiring consultations before vaccination, amidst ongoing political debates and cultural stories from Latin America and the U.S.

Abbott Dismisses Flood Blame Questions as 'Word Choice of Losers'
current-events1 year ago

Abbott Dismisses Flood Blame Questions as 'Word Choice of Losers'

A devastating flood in Texas has resulted in 111 deaths and over 160 missing, highlighting the consequences of government budget cuts to agencies like NOAA and FEMA, which have hampered disaster preparedness and response. The article discusses broader political issues, including federal layoffs, legal challenges to vaccine policies, internal power struggles within the Biden administration, and Trump's controversial actions and claims, all amid a backdrop of declining public trust and ongoing political conflicts.